Wet Gap Flashcards
Points on Overlay
TCPs
ERPs
Crossing Sites
Bubbles on Overlay
HAs
SAs
CFAs
EEPs
Attack Positions
Lines on Overlay
Release Lines
Battle Handoff Lines
Miscellaneous on Overlay
RPMR
Composite Unit Graphics
Gap Crossing Fundamentals
FTOESS
Flexibility, Traffic Mgmt, Organization, Extensive Prep, Surprise, Speed
Wargaming should address actions if:
Bridging equipment fails or is lost to enemy action
Crossing sites take longer than expected to open
Damage slows progress over entrance and exit routes
Conditions of the gap change (depth, velocity)
Enemy actions shut down a crossing site or force it to relocate
During mission analysis, 2 estimates:
2 vehicle swim sites or assault boat sites per dismounted BN
2 rafting or bridging sites per lead BCT
Organization of Gap Crossing Force
Assault Force
Assured Mobility Force
Bridgehead Force
Breakout Force
Types of Gap Crossing
Hasty
Deliberate
Covert